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Two Injured in Cole County Crash on Route C

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 3, 2026

Roadway

Route C at Spring Ridge Road

Location

Columbia, Cole County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Capitol Police

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Two people in their 60s suffered serious injuries in a crash on Route C in Cole County, just south of Spring Ridge Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The collision occurred on a Wednesday, though the exact time has not been released.

According to the Highway Patrol, a Honda CR-V was involved in the crash. The report identifies the CR-V's driver as a 67-year-old from Meta, Missouri. Details about other vehicles or parties involved have not been disclosed.

Both injured individuals were reported to be in their 60s, per the crash report, though further information about their conditions or transport to medical facilities has not been made public.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. No additional details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been released at this time.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash on Route C.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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